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Super-resolution microscopy system

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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22 Aug 2022 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for a super-resolution microscopy system to Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd. The procurement process was carried out using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender title was "Super-resolution microscopy system" for a 2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with an option to purchase. The contract value is £229,223.00 GBP, and it was signed on 1st July 2022. The University's address is Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UKM75, EH1 1HT.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of advanced microscopy systems with unique technical parameters suitable for medical research applications. Businesses providing innovative solutions in the goods category for research purposes will find this tender attractive. The procurement stage was completed, and the University of Edinburgh is the buying organisation seeking highly specialised equipment. Interested parties can visit the University's procurement website for more information and potential future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Super-resolution microscopy system

Notice Description

2D and 3D single-molecule localization microscopy system lease with option to purchase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lease with purchase option of a super-resolution microscopy system with PALM and dSTORM, single molecule FRET, astigmatism for 3D measurements & TIRF, Epifluorescence, HILO illumination.

Options: Outright purchase option.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent as the technical parameters and operating features of the proposed system make it unique amongst super-resolution, single-molecule microscopes, and will enable our research into sub-cellular responses and behaviour in health and disease.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000704171
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456920
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£229,223 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
f.vine@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOIMAGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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